Press Release: WR Immigration Announces New Denver Office Led by Partner...
Highlighting WR Immigration’s continued commitment to Journey Forward while providing our clients the best legal experience, we are pleased to announce the opening of our new Denver office led by law...
View ArticleClient Alert: USCIS Final Rule for FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration
By Nathan Grow On February 2, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule titled Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity. The final...
View ArticleUSCIS IMMIGRATION FILING FEES INCREASE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1
CONDITIONAL EB-5 PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO FILE FORM I-829 REMOVAL OF PETITIONS BEFORE APRIL 1, 2024, CAN SAVE $5,775 By Joey Barnett This final rule increasing the government filing fee is effective...
View ArticleImmigration Update
In this edition, find the latest news on E-Verify+ services, Premium Processing Fees, CIS Ombudsman tips, and much more! E-Verify to Pilot ‘Next Generation’ Service in Spring 2024 E-Verify announced...
View Article5 Takeaways on EB-5 Visas from State Department’s FY 2023 Annual Report
By Joey Barnett The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) finally released its long-awaited Report of the Visa Office 2023 over the weekend. In particular, we have been waiting for the release of Table V,...
View ArticleImmigration Update
In this edition, find the latest news on H-2B Cap, Visa Final Action Dates, H-1B Registration, and much more! USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2024, Announces Filing Dates for Supplemental...
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My I-526E for an Investment in a Rural Project Has Been Approved in 3-4...
By Joey Barnett The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) created new EB-5 reserved visa set-aside categories which allow certain visa bearing nonimmigrants lawfully in the U.S. to...
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In this edition, find the latest news on Schedule A expansion, the H-1B Cap registration, EB-5 audit measures, and much more! Expansion of Schedule A, Group II Definition to Support STEM Talent In a...
View ArticleApril Global Immigration Update
WR Immigration’s April global immigration updates include the latest developments on Australia’s work visa category, Brazil’s e-visa requirements, new Canada entry requirements, and much more!...
View ArticleImmigration Update
In this edition, find the latest news on H-2B visas, agricultural workers, I-765 fees, and much more! DOL Amends Regulations on Certification for Temporary/Seasonal Nonimmigrant Agricultural Workers...
View ArticleCorporate & Counsel Interlude: Employer Impact Statement on Parole and...
By Ceri Koski and Charina Garcia What does this week’s “Keeping Families Together” initiative mean for corporate immigration? In the light of the White House’s June 18th announcement to provide work...
View ArticleImmigration Update
In this edition, find the latest news on Spousal Work Authorization, TPS Work Permits, the Exchange Visitor Program, and much more! President Announces New Measures for Spousal Work Authorization,...
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In this edition, find the latest news on a Second H-1B Lottery, the Visa Bulletin, STEM Degrees added to Program List, and much more! Second H-1B Lottery Selection Just Announced On July 30, 2024,...
View ArticleBreaking Immigration News for Employers
Annual Limit Reached in the EB-3 and EW Categories All legally available visas in the EB-3 (3rd preference) and EW (Other Workers) categories for FY 2024 have been issued. Embassies and consulates...
View ArticleCorporate + Counsel Special Edition:
Employment Based Immigrant Visa Limits Met for FY2024 – Q&A with Charlie Oppenheim (Past DOS Chief, Visa Controls) Charles Oppenheim, WR Immigration’s Director of Visa Consulting and a retired...
View ArticleSeptember Global Immigration Update
WR Immigration’s September global immigration updates include the latest developments on the UK’s eVisas to replace BRP cards, EU’s new Entry/Exit System, Italy’s Updated Immigration Violation...
View ArticleOctober 2024 Visa Bulletin Released – What It Means for EB-5 Investors
By Joey Barnett and Charlie Oppenheim The Department of State has just released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, and it shows very good news for the new Reform and Integrity Act EB-5 program and for...
View ArticleExclusive New EB-5 Filing Data on Rural v. High Unemployment Area Demand as...
By Joey Barnett WR Immigration has obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request new data related to the number of Form I-526E Petitions received by Fiscal Year, Beneficiary Country of Birth, and...
View ArticleWR Immigration News Digest
Top News Annual Limit Reached in Several Employment-Based Categories October 2024 Visa Bulletin Quota Reset OFLC Announces Delay in Transition Schedule for H-2A Applications and Job Orders Under 2024...
View Article2026 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery Opens Today
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DIVP) is a government lottery program that offers a straightforward path to obtaining U.S. Permanent Residence (green card). This program allocates 50,000 visas...
View ArticleCanada Alert: Significant Changes to Intra-Company Transfer Work Permits
Canada has just made significant changes to the requirements to qualify for an intra-company transfer (ICT) work permit. This will have a major impact on many companies seeking to employ foreign...
View ArticleOctober Global Immigration Update
WR Immigration’s October global immigration updates include the latest developments on Canada’s ICT Work Permit Requirements, UK traveling updates, Ireland’s Employment Permits Act 2024, and much...
View ArticleWR Immigration News Digest
Top News Visa Bulletin for November 2024 USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2025 USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewals Work Authorization Procedures Announced for...
View Article5 Critical EB-5 Investor Concurrent Filing Adjustment of Status Issues
By Joey Barnett If you have questions regarding the following information, WR Immigration will be hosting a webinar on the 5 Critical EB-5 Investor Concurrent Filing Adjustment of Status Issues. For...
View ArticleWR Immigration News Digest
Top News New E-Verify+ program streamlines Form I-9 for Employers Regular I-9 Webinars for Employers New EB-5 Investor Data New Jersey Employers Under Scrutiny E-Verify+ USCIS is set to unveil...
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